Best Adair County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 257 students in Adair County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Adair County, IA are Nodaway Valley High School and Orient-macksburg Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adair County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Adair County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nodaway Valley High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Adair County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nodaway Valley High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 630-1042
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Orient-macksburg Senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Adair County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Adair County, IA include Nodaway Valley High School and Orient-macksburg Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adair County?
2 public high schools are located in Adair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adair County?
Adair County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Adair County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Adair County include: Orient-macksburg Senior High School vs. Nodaway Valley High School

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